Author: Vivian J. Paige

A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!

Quick links 05/05/11

A few items from around the net: Norfolk budget hearing quiet. I went to the budget hearing last night. With no real estate tax increase proposed, the speakers mainly asked for support for the schools and for the Community Services Board. Although I didn't get a chance to participate in the public forums during its … Continue reading Quick links 05/05/11 →

Hamilton trial starts

If you haven't been keeping up with the trial of former delegate Phil Hamilton, now would be a good time to catch up. The trial in Richmond on federal bribery and extortion charges related to his obtaining a position at Old Dominion University has already been like a soap opera with bad actors. Monday's testimony … Continue reading Hamilton trial starts →

Technology Tuesday: BlackBerry Playbook

On April 19, the long-awaited BlackBerry Playbook was released. I managed to wait two days before heading out to buy one 🙂 (Actually, I waited two days for my pre-release order to be delivered and when it didn't arrive, I canceled the order and bought it locally.) In the ensuing two weeks, we've witnessed a … Continue reading Technology Tuesday: BlackBerry Playbook →

Quick links 04/27/11

A few quick links from around the 'net: Mama eagle killed. This had to happen sooner or later. I hope Papa eagle can take care of the little ones. ODU Associate AD named AD at Pace. Congrats to Mark Brown on his new gig. Pace's gain is ODU's loss. Senate redistricting progress? Seems the Senate … Continue reading Quick links 04/27/11 →

Quicklinks 04/25/11

A few links from around the 'net: Christina Nuckols named editor of Roanoke Times. Best of luck in her new gig, but I'm definitely going to miss her at the Virginian-Pilot. RIP Bruce Jamerson. Although we never met, I've always heard legislators on both sides of the aisle speak very highly of him. Councilwoman Leary … Continue reading Quicklinks 04/25/11 →

Friday fun: what Easter candy are you?

You Are a Cadbury Creme Egg You're the type that stole little brother's Easter basket so that you could have MORE CANDY! I love creme eggs 😉 What Easter candy are you?

Quick links 4/21/10

Yes, I went to the Shad Planking yesterday. And I have some video, but I haven't had time to work on it because I got a BlackBerry Playbook and have been working on getting it configured.  So here are a few links for you: RTD on the Shad Planking. The paper had three reporters there, … Continue reading Quick links 4/21/10 →

Locke: Time has come for fair districts

State Senator Mamie Locke penned an editorial printed in today's Virginian Pilot on the need for a second minority-influence Congressional district. We waste minority voting strength by packing one district with more minorities than necessary for them to elect a candidate of choice. This dilutes their voice in neighboring districts and is not my idea … Continue reading Locke: Time has come for fair districts →

Made it

It's been a tough few weeks. On top of the rigors of tax season - and yes, this year, was worst than last - I've been dealing with the deterioration of my mother. I'm taking it easy today - despite an early morning phone call that woke me up - and will be back at … Continue reading Made it →

Quick links 04/13/11

Yes, I'm buried. (Even more so than normal.) A few posts from around the 'net: Norfolk CSB sues staffers to recover no-show worker's pay.This is a no-brainer. Somebody should be held responsible for this. Interesting that the attorney for a couple of the staffers is questioning why the Norfolk City Attorney's office, who investigated the … Continue reading Quick links 04/13/11 →